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Beauty in Stages: Reflections on My Younger Self

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Barbara McDowell

Birth to the Early Years – The doctor said you were the mirror image of your older sister when you came out.  You had a little less hair and smaller eyes, but were quite similar in black and white ‘70s … Continue reading →

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Beauty of A Woman BlogFest: Beautiful Things Blossom from Cocoons

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Barbara McDowell

In 2010, I lost 48 pounds.  By the end of 2012, I gained it all back.  Along the way, I lost myself. It would be easy to write off my journey as pathetic, to state that I lack real commitment … Continue reading →

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